diggings

plural noun

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dig·gings | \ ˈdi-giŋz

Definition of diggings

1 : a place of excavating especially for ore, metals, or precious stones

2 : material dug out

3a : quarters, premises

b chiefly British : lodgings for a student

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Recent Examples on the Web But her family letters from a century ago told of gatherings, as well as grave diggings. — Jacey Fortin New York Times, Star Tribune, "In 1918, little debate over how to spend holidays," 9 Dec. 2020

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